Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I August 5th, 2023
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Prelims Marathon – History – Revision – August 6th – 2023
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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |August 05, 2023
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 5th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 5th, 2023
House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls” published in Business Standard on 5th August 2023. What is the news? The parliamentary panel has proposed lowering the minimum age for participating in national elections, especially Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. Why has the committee come up with such a… Continue reading House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. Contents1 What is the news?2 This move is aimed at enabling Indian companies to access global capital at better valuations.3 About Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC)4 About Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)… Continue reading Govt. allows Indian companies to list on foreign exchanges through IFSC
Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image” published in LiveScience on 5th August 2023. What is the news? Astronomers have discovered a stunning, rare example of an “Einstein cross” splitting and magnifying light from the far depths of the universe. About the Discovery… Continue reading Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image
Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure
Source– The post is based on the article “Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to Wildlife conservation. News– The cheetah was reintroduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022,… Continue reading Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure
The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Source– The post is based on the article “The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations Relevance: Issues related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. News– The article explains the concept of nuclear taboo and nuclear deterrence. What are some facts about… Continue reading The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991
Source– The post is based on the article “Incremental injustice” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Polity Relevance: Issues related to disputed religious structures News– Recently, the Varanasi District Court ordered the ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque. What is the stand of HIgh Court and Varanasi district court on right to… Continue reading Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991
